Aglais Collection (#2)

Picture No. 10921835
Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly - resting and feeding on ragwort - July. Cannock Chase - Staffordshire - England. (Aglais urticae). Date:

Aglais urticae, small tortoiseshell butterfly
Scanning electron microscope image showing the head of a small tortoiseshell butterfly (x 25 on a standard 9cm wide print). This image has been coloured artificially by computer

Inachis io, peacock butterfly caterpillar
Picture 1, series A, in a sequence of 6 pictures showing the emergence of a peacock butterfly, beginning its active life as a caterpillar

Inachis io, peacock butterfly, emerging from its pupa
Picture 3, series A, in a sequence of 6 pictures showing the emergence of a peacock butterfly, from its pupa or chyrsalis form

Inachis io, peacock (above) & Vanessa atalanta, red admiral
Plate 13 from Larvae and Pupae of British Lepidoptera (1878) by Theo Johnson

Aglais urticae and Inachis io
Small tortoiseshell and peacock butterflies. Pressed insects prepared by Leonard Plukenet, housed at the Natural History Museum, London

Aglais urticae and Polygonia c-album, butterflies

Inachis io (Linnaeus), peacock butterfly
A mounted specimen a peacock butterfly, family Nymphalidae from the collections of the Natural History Museum, London

Aglais urticae, small tortoiseshell
Plate 26 from Illustrations of British butterflies and their larvae, with the plants on which they feed, by Theo Johnson, 1892

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The Aglais butterfly, scientifically known as Inachis io or the peacock butterfly, is a captivating sight in nature. With its vibrant colors and intricate patterns, it effortlessly catches the eye. One can often spot the Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly (Aglais urticae) gracefully feeding on scabious flowers in a picturesque hay meadow. The Peacock Butterfly (Inachis io Linneaus) also shares this enchanting habitat. During warmer months, these beautiful creatures can be found basking on Cornish slate walls in Crantock, Cornwall, UK. It's a mesmerizing scene to witness their delicate wings against the rustic backdrop of stone, and are not picky eaters either; they indulge themselves by feasting on Ice plant (Sedum sp. ) and Marjoram (Origanum vulgare). Their wanderlust takes them to unexpected places too. A stained glass window of a church becomes an impromptu resting spot for the Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly (Aglais urticae). Its vibrant hues harmonize with the colorful artwork within. Even old painted doors hold allure for these winged wonders. Dorset provides refuge for one such butterfly as it delicately rests upon an aged door - a testament to nature's ability to find beauty even in decay. Springtime brings forth another delightful spectacle as wild daffodils and snowdrops bloom alongside these graceful insects. Their presence adds an extra touch of charm to this already magical season. As if that weren't enough, Verbena plants become irresistible nectar sources for our beloved Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly (Aglais urticae). Delicately sipping from each flower petal, they bring life and movement to any garden they visit. Finally, we cannot forget their fondness for Common fleabane (Pulicaria), where they find sustenance amidst its abundant blooms.